Tuesday, August 22, 2017

THE WHITE BUFFALO has announced a one-off solo show in Sweden on September 3rd, ahead of the release of his brand new studio album, 'Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights' on October 13th.

Taking place at Twang in Stockholm, the show not only marks THE WHITE BUFFALO's first appearance in Sweden, but will also be a more intimate show with no backing band - just THE WHITE BUFFALO, his guitar and the audience.

Tickets for the show cost 250 SEK in advance (280 SEK on the door) and are available now from Tickster at http://bit.ly/2vWJjez

The album is also available to pre-order now on iTunes, including an instant download of the first single, "The Heart and Soul of the Night", at http://bit.ly/ddll-itunes

THE WHITE BUFFALO, a.k.a. singer/songwriter Jake Smith, has resolutely charted his own single-minded musical course for more than a decade. His captivating live presence and workingman's approach to his craft has earned him a loyal fanbase worldwide.

Over the course of five albums, various EPs and numerous prominent placements in such high-profile outlets as TV's Sons of Anarchy and Californication, Smith has built a powerful body of work that marks him as a genuine original. The California-bred artist writes timeless, vividly detailed character studies, tapping into the emotional lives of various misfits, outsiders and troubled souls with insight and compassion. His songwriting is matched by his rough-hewn, deeply expressive voice, and by his distinctive instrumental arrangements, which are simultaneously intimate and epic.

Friday, August 18, 2017

Floridian extreme metal legends MORBID ANGEL's second album 'Blessed Are the Sick', and TERRORIZER's classic grindcore debut 'World Downfall', are available now on Full Dynamic Range vinyl.

Earache Records revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums several years ago with the launch of the Full Dynamic Range (FDR) format. A counteraction to the "Loudness Wars", Full Dynamic Range vinyl ensures that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes.

Now available on Full Dynamic Range vinyl for the first time ever, 1991's 'Blessed Are the Sick' cemented MORBID ANGEL's place as one of the most influential extreme metal bands of all time with its revolutionary and unapologetic sound. Pick up the album on limited edition coloured vinyl now at http://webstore.earache.com/morbid-angel

TERRORIZER's 1989 debut 'World Downfall' was originally pressed on limited edition Full Dynamic Range vinyl in 2013. Since quickly selling out, fans have been clamouring for another pressing, and are now able to get their hands on this revitalised metal classic once more. Pick up the album on FDR vinyl now at http://webstore.earache.com/terrorizer

Next in line for a repressing on Full Dynamic Range vinyl is MORBID ANGEL's third release, 1993's 'Covenant', which will be available again on September 8th.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Atlanta's rock 'n' roll punks BITERS have announced a string of US tour dates in support of their new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'.

Kicking off with a "Better Late Than Never!" album release show in the band's hometown of Atlanta, the tour then heads to Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, before the band sets sail from Louisiana to Mexico aboard the KISS Kruise alongside EXTREME, STEEL PANTHER, and of course KISS themselves. More dates are due to be announced soon.

BITERS recently unveiled a brand new music video for the single "Stone Cold Love". Watch the video, directed by longtime collaborator Video Rahim, at http://youtu.be/slBjGh00Yec

BITERS frontman Tuk tells us about how "Stone Cold Love" came to be; "I sat down with my buddy Scott (Stevens) to write a tune. We sat for hours trying to come up with something that felt perfect, but were hitting a dead end. We said 'fuck it' and went to his local hang out, ate some cornbread, drank a few beers and talked about music. We spoke about T. Rex, Queen and Slade, shit like that, how cool those big drum grooves were. Right then a light bulb went off and we headed back to the studio with a fresh start and within hours finished writing the song, demoed it and tracked lead vocals! I was so fucking delirious I couldn't tell if it was good or not. A few weeks later, Scott sent me the finished demo while I was on tour in Kansas. I remember cranking it in the van outside of this fake old wild west town and thinking, 'Goddamn, this is so good!'"

Bundles will also be available for the UK shows, offering fans tickets along with a pre-order of THE WHITE BUFFALO's upcoming new album, 'Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights' on their choice of CD or vinyl. Albums will be sent out in time to arrive with customers on the release date.

THE WHITE BUFFALO a.k.a. songwriter Jake Smith last toured Europe in 2016 which included playing a sold out Shepherd's Bush Empire to an ecstatic crowd, and a raucous set at the Ramblin' Man Fair. You can watch a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live here <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySLgCOd_z28>. Smith says: "I can't wait to get to Europe/UK to play these new songs. The emotion, swagger, and feel of the new material will be intoxicating to perform."

THE WHITE BUFFALO recently revealed details of his sixth full-length album, 'Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights', to be released on October 13th, 2017 via Earache Records. The first single from the album, "The Heart and Soul of the Night" is now available on iTunes and other streaming services. Listen to it here <http://youtu.be/5er73c12d_Y>.

Smith has resolutely charted his own single-minded musical course for more than a decade. His captivating live presence and workingman's approach to his craft has earned him a loyal fanbase worldwide. In 2015 he released 'Love and the Death of Damnation', an album that prompted Q to note that "Smith's capacity to tell tales and evoke atmospheres remains undimmed" and that he was "a turbo-charged Bruce Springsteen, equal parts brain and brawn". Uncut thought it was "A rich composite of Eddie Vedder and Steve Earle...impressive" and Classic Rock that "The music is audacious...a mix of hardcore country, southern rock and deep soul". Total Guitar cited it as "Superbly crafted acoustic Americana".

Over the course of five albums, various EPs and numerous prominent placements in such high-profile outlets as TV's Sons of Anarchy and Californication, Smith has built a powerful body of work that marks him as a genuine original. The California-bred artist writes timeless, vividly detailed character studies, tapping into the emotional lives of various misfits, outsiders and troubled souls with insight and compassion. His songwriting is matched by his rough-hewn, deeply expressive voice, and by his distinctive instrumental arrangements, which are simultaneously intimate and epic.

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

Punk rock trio WAKRAT are celebrating the first anniversary of their very own independent nation, the Republic of Wakrat, which was formed to "throw a wrench in the establishment" and to offer an alternative to people who have become disillusioned with corrupt and elitist governments around the world.

A year ago today, the band - featuring vocalist/bassist Tim Commerford (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE, PROPHETS OF RAGE) along with guitarist Laurent Grangeon and drummer Mathias Wakrat - rolled into London's Parliament Square in an iconic red double-decker bus decorated with the words #GenerationFucked, arriving to a legion of fans, media and bewildered tourists. The group generated headlines around the world as they led a protest through the streets of London, declaring a brand new micronation in an audacious effort to expose the failings of the current political system.

Explaining the legality of the daring manoeuvre on their website, the band highlight an ancient loophole which they say gave them the authority to start the Republic of Wakrat on what was known as Parliament Square - actually an island called Thorney Island - which was originally the property of King Offa back in the 700s. According to WAKRAT, the land has never officially been claimed by anyone else: "this area remains the property of King Offa, Mercian King under his charter which is in [Westminster] Abbey."

One of the most daring political stunts in punk history, the event was captured on film and used for the band's official music video for their song, "Generation Fucked". Watch the video now at http://youtu.be/kkc2jhdFJXU

To celebrate the anniversary of this momentous occasion, all WAKRAT music and merch has been discounted for one day only on the official WAKRAT Earache Webstore. Pick up the band's self-titled debut album on CD, limited edition coloured vinyl, ultra-limited signed vinyl and more at http://webstore.earache.com/wakrat

Perhaps even more relevant now than when it was founded a year ago, the Republic of Wakrat is open to everyone, as explained by the constitution: "This new state welcomes everyone of all ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, generations, sexualities, dis/abilities and faiths and offers a fresh alternative to the current system - we stand for equality and free movement. The current system is oppressive and elitist, promoting racist ideologies in order to push a self-serving agenda whilst an entire generation is put in jeopardy. We condemn this behaviour and Republic of Wakrat exists to expose it."

Friday, July 21, 2017

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS are kicking off their European summer tour today at Les Nuits de la Guitare festival in France.

The band are playing a number of festivals across the continent, including Lollapalooza Paris and the UK's Ramblin' Man Fair and Steelhouse Festival. RIVAL SONS recently wrapped up a monumental tour supporting heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH for the band's last ever shows.

British death metal legends BOLT THROWER's classic third album 'War Master', and grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH's sophomore release 'From Enslavement to Obliteration', have been reissued on Full Dynamic Range vinyl and are available to purchase once again.

Earache Records revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums several years ago with the launch of the Full Dynamic Range (FDR) format. A counteraction to the "Loudness Wars", Full Dynamic Range vinyl ensures that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes.

Since the original FDR pressings of BOLT THROWER's 'War Master' and NAPALM DEATH's 'From Enslavement to Obliteration' quickly sold out, fans have been clamouring for another pressing, and are now able to get their hands on these revitalised metal classics once more.

Originally released in 1990, 'War Master' cemented BOLT THROWER's reputation for delivering incredibly heavy, war-obsessed death metal, propelling the band to the top of the genre alongside contemporaries such as NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL and ENTOMBED. Watch the video for the new vinyl reissue at http://youtu.be/ZAey_svURzc

The founding fathers of grindcore, NAPALM DEATH are undoubtedly the most influential band in the genre. Their second album, 'From Enslavement to Obliteration', is the last to feature vocalist Lee Dorrian (who went on to form CATHEDRAL) and guitarist Bill Steer (also of CARCASS), and the first to include bassist Shane Embury. Watch the video for the new vinyl reissue at http://youtu.be/iyYruqHppxY

The next title to be repressed on Full Dynamic Range vinyl is TERRORIZER's 'World Downfall', which is due to be released on August 18th. Also being released on that day is MORBID ANGEL's 'Blessed Are the Sick', which is being made available on Full Dynamic Range vinyl for the first time ever.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

THE WHITE BUFFALO has announced the upcoming release of his new album, 'Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights'. The sixth full-length record for the artist, the album will be released in Europe on October 13th via Earache Records.

Today, THE WHITE BUFFALO has shared the first single from the album, "The Heart and Soul of the Night". The song will be available on streaming services this Friday, July 21st and will be included as an instant grat download for fans who pre-order 'Darkest Darks, Lightest Lights' on iTunes.

Over the course of five albums, various EPs and numerous prominent placements in such high-profile outlets as TV's Sons of Anarchy and Californication, Smith has built a powerful body of work that marks him as a genuine original. He was nominated for a 2015 Emmy for his song "Come Join the Murder", co-written with Bob Thiele and Kurt Sutter for the final episode of Sons of Anarchy. The California-bred artist writes timeless, vividly detailed character studies, tapping into the emotional lives of various misfits, outsiders and troubled souls with insight and compassion. His songwriting is matched by his rough-hewn, deeply expressive voice, and by his distinctive instrumental arrangements, which are simultaneously intimate and epic.

"The voice inside him whirls... hitting the air like a fist." Jeffrey Fleishman, L.A. Times

Monday, July 10, 2017

Famed for pioneering the underdog genre of extreme music in the late '80s and '90s, Earache Records over the course of the last 30 years has issued some 600+ releases and helped to provide careers for genre-leading names such as NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, CARCASS, ENTOMBED, SLEEP, AT THE GATES, BOLT THROWER, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON and countless others.

The concept of extreme music isn't the only facet to Earache Records that it has pioneered however... the concept of FDR (Full Dynamic Range) vinyl pressings has revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums.

During the heyday of many classic Earache bands' careers, the trend at the time was to make recordings as loud as possible for the fans. Dubbed "The Loudness Wars", this was a concept much of the music industry adhered to in the '90s. Unfortunately, many did not realise that by increasing the loudness of studio recordings, this often had a detrimental effect on the overall sound quality. To achieve super-high volume, the sound waves were compressed against the "audible ceiling", often limiting the difference between the peak and average levels in the music. This meant that the disparity between the loud and quieter elements in the recording (known as the "dynamic range") is significantly reduced.

Earache's idea of "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl reissues is to counteract the "Loudness War" and ensure that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes, many of which were stored for 20+ years. This concept is not designed for the casual music fan who might only listen to albums on their phone or iPod, but the real music enthusiasts who like to put a record on a turntable, sit back and absorb the sound waves at the optimal quality, experiencing the warmth and depth to the music as it was originally intended; the instruments leap out of the speakers.

Over recent years, Earache has reissued much of its catalogue on FDR vinyl for the first time. Whether it's the meaty riffs in MORBID ANGEL's 'Altars of Madness' or the all-encompassing stoner sludge of SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain', the difference in quality and depth of these FDR reissues is obvious to even the average music fan.

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

British rock and rollers THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT have announced a back-to-the-roots UK tour, which is due to kick off on November 6th in Chester.

Following a whirlwind few years in which the band released two Top 20 albums, toured around the world and shared the stage with rock megastars such as THE ROLLING STONES, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT have decided to reconnect with their home audience with an exclusive run of dates around the UK, where they'll be playing in smaller venues than usual in order to create a more intimate experience for both band and fans alike.

The band will also be reaching parts of the country they haven't been to for some time and will be treating fans to brand new music as they continue to work on the follow-up to 2016's 'White Bear'.

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT guitarist Paul Sayer comments: "This tour is all about us getting out in the UK and connecting with those fans all over the country that helped us build the band. It's about getting up close and personal with those guys. We've got loads of new material to play as well as there's nowhere better than a sweaty club to road test some new music! Can't bloody wait..."

Friday, June 23, 2017

ENTOMBED's legendary debut 'Left Hand Path', along with CARCASS' classic third album 'Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious', have been reissued on Full Dynamic Range vinyl and are available to purchase once again.

Earache Records revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums several years ago with the launch of the Full Dynamic Range (FDR) format. A counteraction to the "Loudness Wars", Full Dynamic Range vinyl ensures that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes.

After the original FDR pressings of ENTOMBED's 'Left Hand Path' and CARCASS' 'Necroticism' quickly sold out, fans have since been clamouring for another pressing, and are now able to get their hands on these metal classics once more.

Originally released in 1990, ENTOMBED's 'Left Hand Path' defined the "Swedish sound" replicated by hundreds of other acts and came to represent the primal death metal sound that was to break through into the mainstream in the early '90s. ENTOMBED were the first extreme metal band to enter the charts in their native Sweden, before becoming an international success.

Liverpool's death metal pioneers CARCASS are often credited with shaping the entire genre, pushing boundaries with their shocking imagery whilst evolving and innovating with each new album. 1991's 'Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious' is the band's third album and the first to feature guitarist Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, CARNAGE).

Thursday, June 22, 2017

The Earache Express has rolled into Glastonbury, providing attendees of one of the world's largest festivals with its first ever stage dedicated solely to extreme music.

The new venue is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage situated in the south east corner of the Shangri-La area and is curated by the legendary British independent label, Earache Records.

Designed to provide a place for like-minded souls to congregate, as well as for those who just want to experience a different side of music than is typically offered at the festival, the Earache Express demonstrates that metal and punk has something to say, showcasing bands with heartfelt and strongly-held beliefs and all with something to debate - loudly.

The Earache Express is running from 9pm to 6am daily, and is hosting the likes of EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT, and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant. Punk legends DEAD KENNEDYS and grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH are also appearing as part of the lineup on the Truth Stage, which sits right next to the Earache Express in Shangri-La.

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Atlanta southern rockers BLACKBERRY SMOKE have released a brand new music video for the title track of their recent album, 'Like an Arrow'.

Released in October of last year, 'Like an Arrow' landed in charts around the world upon its release, including a Top 10 position in the UK and a Top 20 in the USA. The album also took the top spot in the UK Rock, Americana and Indie charts, as well as the US Country and Americana charts. The band recently wrapped up a European headlining tour in Europe with support from labelmates and fellow Atlanta natives BITERS.

The video for "Like an Arrow" was directed by Jamie Burton Chamberlin (ZZ TOP, SAMMY HAGAR, SLASH) of Black Dahlia Films, who also directed BLACKBERRY SMOKE's "Sunrise in Texas" video.

'Like an Arrow' was recorded and mixed by Billy Joe Bowers at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kenneshaw, Georgia and was produced by the band. The album features 12 tracks including a collaboration with the late Gregg Allman on the album's closer, "Free on the Wing".

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Last night Glastonbury announced a historical sea change in its lineup traditions as for the first time they will have a stage dedicated to punk and extreme bands.

Artists appearing across the weekend include punk legends from DEAD KENNEDYS, SEX PISTOLS and CRASS to Muslim Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT, Earache icons NAPALM DEATH and EXTREME NOISE TERROR and modern underground bands such as HO99O9, HECK, HACKTIVIST, PETROL GIRLS and PUPPY.

The new venue, which is making its debut at the Glastonbury 2017 festival, is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage located at Shangri-La in the south east corner and is curated by the legendary British independent label, Earache Records.

Designed to provide a place for like-minded souls to congregate, the Earache Express demonstrates that metal and punk has something to say, showcasing bands with heartfelt and strongly held beliefs and all with something to debate - loudly.

With the entire stage decorated with though-provoking art from Turner-nominated artist Mark Titchner, the space encourages the open-minded, the free-spirited and the socially aware to embrace the sharper end of heavy music in all its forms.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Atlanta's rock n' roll punks BITERS, whose new studio album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was released Friday, have unveiled a brand new video for lead single, "Stone Cold Love". Watch the clip, directed by longtime collaborator Video Rahim, here - http://youtu.be/slBjGh00Yec

BITERS recently returned home after blazing a trail across the UK and Europe with their electrifying live shows. Their 24-date tour supporting labelmates BLACKBERRY SMOKE saw them playing to over 50,000 music fans, including a date at London's iconic Roundhouse.

BITERS frontman Tuk tells us about how "Stone Cold Love" came to be; "I sat down with my buddy Scott (Stevens) to write a tune. We sat for hours trying to come up with something that felt perfect, but were hitting a dead end. We said 'fuck it' and went to his local hang out, ate some cornbread, drank a few beers and talked about music. We spoke about T. Rex, Queen and Slade, shit like that, how cool those big drum grooves were. Right then a light bulb went off and we headed back to the studio with a fresh start and within hours finished writing the song, demoed it and tracked lead vocals! I was so fucking delirious I couldn't tell if it was good or not. A few weeks later, Scott sent me the finished demo while I was on tour in Kansas. I remember cranking it in the van outside of this fake old wild west town and thinking, 'Goddamn, this is so good!'"

Friday, May 19, 2017

'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', the brand new studio album from Atlanta rock 'n' rollers BITERS, is out now worldwide on CD, vinyl and digital platforms.

Described as "stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust", BITERS make swaggering, stadium-ready anthems in the spirit of the glam, power pop and hard rock gods of the '70s, from T. REX to CHEAP TRICK to AC/DC. 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' is packed with some of the catchiest songs of the year - but the magic lies in the attitude behind the hooks. BITERS' strut and style transports us to a time when bands looked like bands and acted like gangs.

BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "I knew I wanted to do something totally different to 'Electric Blood'. It's very easy to get sidetracked as an artist and especially easy to lose perspective with so many people giving you advice and critique. For this album, I wanted to go back to the reason I started this band back in 2010 - my love for early '70s glam rock, power pop and those big, anthemic sing-alongs are where my heart feels most home. I wanted to take risks and really wear my heart on my sleeve this time around."

'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be' was recorded with Dan Dixon (WYLDLIFE, WHORES), mixed by Dan Dixon and Scott Stevens (HALESTORM, SHINEDOWN), and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (JOHNNY CASH, THE ROLLING STONES, TOM PETTY).

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Atlanta rock 'n' rollers BITERS have teamed up with Guitar World for the premiere of a brand new song, "No Stranger to Heartache".

BITERS have been described as "stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust", and "No Stranger to Heartache" fits the description perfectly with its catchy, stomping swagger. The track appears on the band's new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which releases worldwide tomorrow - Friday, 19th May.

BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "I knew I wanted to do something totally different to 'Electric Blood'. It's very easy to get sidetracked as an artist and especially easy to lose perspective with so many people giving you advice and critique. For this album, I wanted to go back to the reason I started this band back in 2010 - my love for early '70s glam rock, power pop and those big, anthemic sing-alongs are where my heart feels most home. I wanted to take risks and really wear my heart on my sleeve this time around."

BITERS are due to kick off a US East Coast tour tomorrow to coincide with the release of 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'. Don't miss them at these shows:

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Californian punk rockers DEAD KENNEDYS have been confirmed for this year's Glastonbury festival - the UK's most popular festival and one of the largest in the world - where the legendary group will be performing as part of the #EaracheTakeover in the Shangri-La area.

DEAD KENNEDYS will be a part of the Truth Stage line-up, which also includes NAPALM DEATH amongst many others. The stage sits right next to the Earache Express - the festival's first ever stage dedicated to metal, rock and punk, and curated by the legendary British independent label, Earache Records.

The Earache Express stage is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage, and is set to host the likes of EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT, and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant, with more acts due to be announced soon. The Earache Express will be running from 9pm-6am, Thursday 22nd June to Sunday 25th June and promises a festival experience like no other.

Tuesday, May 02, 2017

The new venue, which is making its debut at the Glastonbury 2017 festival, is housed in a recycled London Underground tube carriage located at Shangri La in the South East corner and is curated by the legendary British independent label Earache Records.

Initial bands confirmed for what promises to be the noisiest stage in Glastonbury history include one-time KLF collaborators EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Singapore's grindcore trio WORMROT and former frontman for punk revolutionaries CRASS, Steve Ignorant. Many more acts to be announced.

Earache founder Digby Pearson said: "Glastonbury is known for its incredibly diverse line-up - we're glad to offer not just metalheads and punks, but everyone, a bangin' venue to come hang, headbang and party hard with some incredible bands."

The Earache Stage will be running from 9pm-6am, Wednesday 21st June to Sunday 25th June and promises a festival experience like no other.

In addition to the Earache Stage, Glastonbury has confirmed that seminal grindcore band NAPALM DEATH will be opening the Truth Stage in Shangri La on the Thursday night, 22nd June.

NAPALM DEATH's Shane Embury said: "I haven't been to Glastonbury since 1989! A wild weekend I recall where I was a babysitter for a Japanese punk band all on acid! All I can say is myself and the rest of the Napalm Death boys are very happy to finally play this prestigious event; let's hope it's a fucking mad one!"

To keep up with the latest announcements for the Earache Stage at Glastonbury Festival, follow Earache Records on the links below:

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

"That good-natured feel of some of rock's best decades... Biters are cut from the same cloth as iconic acts like Cheap Trick, with a tad of the glitter rock sound made famous by the New York Dolls and T. Rex." - Loudwire

Atlanta rock n' rollers BITERS have teamed with Loudwire to present the exclusive premiere of new single "Let It Roll".

This rockin' call-to-arms is the opening track off the band's sophomore album The Future Ain't What It Used To Be, to be released worldwide via Earache Records on May 19th.

BITERS frontman Tuk Smith says of the song, "It's got that 'take on the world' spirit to it and it gets me pumped every time I hear it."

"Stomping rock n' roll, sprinkled with stardust" is how BITERS have been described - the Atlanta-based quartet makes swaggering, stadium-ready anthems in the spirit of the glam, power pop, and hard rock gods of the '70s, from T. REX to CHEAP TRICK to AC/DC. Indeed, new album The Future Ain't What It Used To Be is packed with some of the catchiest songs of the year - but the magic lies in the attitude behind the hooks. BITERS' strut and style transports us to a time when bands looked like bands and acted like gangs.

A feature in High Times likened BITERS' mix of streetwise snarl and pop perfection to "a rainbow in a thunderstorm."

The Future Ain't What It Used To Be was recorded by Dan Dixon (WYLDLIFE, WHORES), mixed by Dixon and Scott Stevens (HALESTORM, SHINEDOWN), and mastered by Stephen Marcussen (JOHNNY CASH, THE ROLLING STONES, TOM PETTY).

BITERS have toured with ACE FREHLEY, SOCIAL DISTORTION, D GENERATION, BUCKCHERRY, and many more; they completed a European tour this month with labelmates BLACKBERRY SMOKE and will set out on a headlining US tour in May.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Atlanta's rock 'n' roll quartet BITERS have released a new track called "Chasin' the Feeling", which appears on the band's upcoming new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'.

BITERS have just wrapped up a European tour supporting label mates and fellow Atlanta natives BLACKBERRY SMOKE and are celebrating the successful trek by treating fans to a brand new song. "Chasin' the Feeling" follows the lead single "Stone Cold Love" as the second track to be released from 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which will be available worldwide on May 19th through Earache Records.

BITERS frontman Tuk recently said of the new album: "I knew I wanted to do something totally different to 'Electric Blood'. It's very easy to get sidetracked as an artist and especially easy to lose perspective with so many people giving you advice and critique. For this album, I wanted to go back to the reason I started this band back in 2010 - my love for early '70s glam rock, power pop and those big, anthemic sing-alongs are where my heart feels most home. I wanted to take risks and really wear my heart on my sleeve this time around."

Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Punk rock trio WAKRAT (pronounced wôk•rat) have dropped a provocative new video for their track "Sober Addiction" in which Tim Commerford courageously confronts American authority head on.

The video, shot in multiple locations across the USA, shows the notorious activist and RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE bassist fearlessly mocking the perceived evils of America face to face... all whilst dressed in a middle finger costume. Religious establishments, pharmaceutical corporations, the military, law enforcement, Trump supporters and major banks all get the finger from Commerford - often provoking outrage and angry responses. This video is not for the easily offended.

No strangers to controversy, WAKRAT have grown notorious for standing up for what they believe in. Last July they staged one of the most daring political stunts in punk history as they claimed Parliament Square in London as their own sovereign state - the Republic of Wakrat. This new protest state, as explained on the official website <http://www.republicofwakrat.com>:

"This new state welcomes everyone of all ethnicities, backgrounds, genders, generations, sexualities, dis/abilities and faiths and offers a fresh alternative to the current system - we stand for equality and free movement. The current system is oppressive and elitist, promoting racist ideologies in order to push a self-serving agenda whilst an entire generation is put in jeopardy. We condemn this behaviour and Republic of Wakrat exists to expose it."

WAKRAT's self-titled debut album was released on Election Day last November on Earache Records and is available on signed CD and vinyl from http://www.earache.com/wakrat

Friday, March 24, 2017

Nashville-based artist DANNY WORSNOP has released a brand new music video for the song "High", taken from his debut solo album 'The Long Road Home'.

Filmed in Greensburg, Kentucky with director Blake Judd, the emotionally-charged video sees Danny risking his life as he pours his heart out inside an actual burning house - the blazing building providing a haunting backdrop to a tale of heartbreaking loss as everything crumbles around him.

Viewers may be shocked to learn that there was no CGI used in the video - all footage is 100% real and shows just how far Danny is willing to go to express himself, breaking every health and safety rule for his art.

Filmed over two cold days in January, the whole process was captured on film and released in a two-part documentary, giving fans a closer look at the dangers involved with setting fire to a building with the artist and crew inside. Watch the incredible behind-the-scenes footage now:

Danny's debut solo album, 'The Long Road Home' sees a slight musical departure from his work with ASKING ALEXANDRIA and WE ARE HARLOT, forging a deeper and often darker path through the talented young musician's mind and displaying a truly stunning singing voice only hinted at previously.

'Hogtied Revisited', the 2008 album from American dark blues singer/songwriter THE WHITE BUFFALO, is now widely available in Europe for the first time on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl.

Originally released independently in the USA, 'Hogtied Revisited' is a re-recorded version of THE WHITE BUFFALO's 2002 debut album, 'Hogtied Like a Rodeo', featuring 12 tracks of hard-driving blues and outlaw country tales from one of the leading artists in the genre.

THE WHITE BUFFALO is led by artist Jake Smith, who described the album as being about "relationships, love, loss and booze with a little murder mixed in". The track "Wrong" was featured in the surfing movie Shelter, whilst "The Damned" and "Sweet Hereafter" featured in hit TV show Sons of Anarchy, for which Smith also co-wrote and performed the Emmy-nominated series finale song "Come Join the Murder".

Thursday, March 23, 2017

Earache Records is pleased to announce its participation in this year's Record Store Day with a number of unmissable limited edition vinyl releases.

Founded in 2007, Record Store Day brings together artists and independently-owned record stores to celebrate the art of music. Taking place on Saturday, 22nd April, Record Store Day 2017 will feature over 500 brand new and exclusive releases on vinyl, picture disc, cassette and more, which will be made available exclusively at independent record stores.

Earache is celebrating Record Store Day 2017 with an exclusive BITERS 7" for fans in the UK, Europe and the USA, as well as releases from BLACKBERRY SMOKE, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, THE WHITE BUFFALO and DANNY WORSNOP in the UK and Europe.

Head down to your local record store on April 22nd to pick up these exclusive Earache titles:

Biters - Stone Cold Love/Callin' You Home 7" (UK/Europe/USA) Two brand new tracks from the Atlanta rock 'n' roll punks upcoming new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be'.

Danny Worsnop - Sanctuary/I Don't Wanna Die 7" (UK/Europe) Two brand new and unreleased tracks not featured on Danny's debut solo album 'The Long Road Home'.

The Temperance Movement - Ziggy Stardust (Live)/White Bear (Live) 7" (UK/Europe) A live cover of David Bowie's classic "Ziggy Stardust" along with a live performance of "White Bear".

The White Buffalo - I Got You/Don't You Want It 7" (UK/Europe) Brand new recordings of "I Got You" from 'Love and the Death of Damnation' and "Don't You Want It" from 'Shadows, Greys & Evil Ways', both out now in Europe on CD and vinyl.

Friday, March 17, 2017

NAPALM DEATH's classic debut 'Scum', along with CARCASS' legendary album 'Heartwork', have been reissued on Full Dynamic Range vinyl and are available once again.

Earache Records revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums several years ago with the launch of the Full Dynamic Range (FDR) format. A counteraction to the "Loudness Wars", Full Dynamic Range vinyl ensures that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes.

After the original FDR pressings of NAPALM DEATH's 'Scum' and CARCASS' 'Heartwork' quickly sold out, fans have since been clamouring for another pressing, and are now able to get their hands on these metal classics once more.

Originally released in 1987, NAPALM DEATH's 'Scum' would go on to spawn an entire genre, influencing others for decades to come. To this day, the album is still widely hailed as the most important grindcore album ever made, and regularly features in charts listing the best metal albums of all time. See a video of the new 'Scum' FDR vinyl in action at https://youtu.be/U4pPgde4T94

'Heartwork', the classic 1993 album from CARCASS, was the band's biggest selling album and their first to land in the top 50 of the UK charts. Described as the band's breakthrough, it's still widely hailed as one of the best death metal albums of all time. Check out a video of the new 'Heartwork' FDR vinyl in action at https://youtu.be/x3uYypFYZyk

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Long Beach, California's RIVAL SONS have been announced as the Sunday Special Guests for this year's Steelhouse Festival.

The international classic rock festival is being held on 29th and 30th July in Ebbw Vale, Wales, and is the UK's best value rock festival with day tickets starting at just £50 and weekend tickets at £85.

RIVAL SONS will be joining a line-up which includes headliners SKINDRED and SAXON, along with the likes of LAST IN LINE, MONSTER TRUCK, BRITISH LION and more. For tickets and more information about Steelhouse Festival, head to http://www.steelhousefestival.com

RIVAL SONS recently wrapped up 'The End' world tour with heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH, followed by a headlining European tour of their own. The band return to the road for a US tour this April, before heading back to Europe for a string of festival shows in the summer.

Friday, March 10, 2017

British rock 'n' rollers THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT have won an award for Best Acoustic Session at the 2017 OÜI FM awards.

The awards show took place on Thursday night in Paris, where THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT fought off the likes of BIFFY CLYRO and SKYE|ROSS to take home the award for their November 2016 OÜI FM acoustic session in support of their latest album, 'White Bear'.

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT also played at the awards ceremony, treating attendees to a stunning live performance of some of their biggest hits.

The band will be returning to Paris this November for a show at the Élysée Montmartre on November 23rd, and will be playing a string of acoustic shows in Scotland next week.

Thursday, March 09, 2017

From helping to launch the careers of genre-leading artists such as NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL and BOLT THROWER, to the creation of the wildly popular Full Dynamic Range vinyl format, Earache Records has been a pioneering force in the world of extreme music for over 30 years.

Now, Earache is offering another new and exciting way for fans to purchase music, with the launch of a pop-up CD vending machine in Rough Trade's Nottingham store.

Located in the entrance of the independent record shop in Nottingham's Hockley area, the Earache vending machine offers music lovers a quick, convenient and cheap way to buy CDs on the spot, without the hassle of searching through racks of titles or having to talk to an actual human.

For only £6 each, fans can pick up titles from the likes of ENTOMBED, GODFLESH, SLEEP, NAPALM DEATH, RIVAL SONS, MASSACRE, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, BLACKBERRY SMOKE and more at the press of a button.

Be one of the first people to try out the new Earache vending machine at the following location:

The month-long tour includes shows in Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands and France, with a string of UK dates to close out the trek. BLACKBERRY SMOKE will be playing in support of their latest release, the UK top ten charting 'Like an Arrow', while BITERS will be giving fans their first taste of their upcoming new album, 'The Future Ain't What It Used to Be', which releases on May 19th worldwide.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE frontman Charlie Starr says: "We're extremely excited to bring the Georgia boogie to everyone in the UK and Europe with our brethren, Biters. This will most likely be a tour to remember!!"

BITERS frontman Tuk adds: "A bunch of wild-eyed southern boys roaming through Europe playing rock 'n' roll? It doesn't get much better than that! Also, we're really excited to share some of our upcoming record live!"

Thursday, March 02, 2017

With over 30 years in the business and over 500 releases to date, Earache Records has been responsible for some of the biggest extreme metal titles in history, including classic albums from such genre-leading artists as NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, BOLT THROWER, GODFLESH and more.

With an ever-expanding catalogue however, many older titles have now been out of print for years - in some cases decades - leading to extortionate prices for originals on eBay and frequent calls from fans to bring back some of the more popular and more obscure releases.

With this in mind, Earache is pleased to announce its new Vinyl On Demand store, where YOU can help bring back some of your favourite old-school Earache titles for brand new vinyl pressings at a fair price.

Earache has selected some of its most-requested albums, including the likes of MORBID ANGEL's 'Heretic', MUNCIPAL WASTE's 'The Art of Partying' and CATHEDRAL's 'Forest of Equilibrium', which fans can pre-order now on vinyl. When an album reaches 500 pre-orders, that title will be put back into print and delivered straight to your door. You will not be charged anything until the target of 500 orders has been reached, and you will be kept informed of the progress all the way.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Singaporean grindcore trio WORMROT kick off a headlining European tour tonight - Wednesday, 22nd February - in support of their critically-acclaimed new album, 'Voices'.

After years of calls from fans for the band to return, WORMROT are finally back with the same intensity which put them comfortably alongside the likes of NAPALM DEATH, TERRORIZER, BRUTAL TRUTH and the rest of the grindcore elite.

Starting off in Antwerp, Belgium, the band's first European tour in nearly five years will also see them playing dates in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic, culminating in a performance at the Netherlands Death Fest on 3rd March.

WORMROT's first full-length release since 2011's 'Dirge', 'Voices' features 20 raging new tracks and is the first release to feature the band's new drummer, Vijesh, who brings a fresh and fitting sound to one of the most original bands in the grindcore scene. Combined with guitarist Rasyid's godlike grind riffage and frontman Arif's distinct vocals switching effortlessly between deep guttural growls and rasping screams, the band's third album goes far beyond expectations from a band that can seemingly do no wrong.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Famed for pioneering the underdog genre of extreme music in the late '80s and '90s, Earache Records over the course of the last 30 years has issued some 600+ releases and helped to provide careers for genre-leading names such as NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, CARCASS, ENTOMBED, SLEEP, AT THE GATES, BOLT THROWER, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, BRING ME THE HORIZON and countless others.

The concept of extreme music isn't the only facet to Earache Records that it has pioneered however... the concept of FDR (Full Dynamic Range) vinyl pressings has revolutionised the way music fans can enjoy their favourite metal albums.

During the heyday of many classic Earache bands' careers, the trend at the time was to make recordings as loud as possible for the fans. Dubbed "The Loudness Wars", this was a concept much of the music industry adhered to in the '90s. Unfortunately, many did not realise that by increasing the loudness of studio recordings, this often had a detrimental effect on the overall sound quality. To achieve super-high volume, the sound waves were compressed against the "audible ceiling", often limiting the difference between the peak and average levels in the music. This meant that the disparity between the loud and quieter elements in the recording (known as the "dynamic range") is significantly reduced.

Earache's idea of "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl reissues is to counteract the "Loudness War" and ensure that fans hear the music as it was intended to sound - pure and organic audio pressed straight to 180-gram vinyl from the original studio analogue or DAT tapes, many of which were stored for 20+ years. This concept is not designed for the casual music fan that might only listen to albums on their phone or iPod, but the real music enthusiasts who like to put a record on a turntable, sit back and absorb the sound waves at the optimal quality, experiencing the warmth and depth to the music as it was originally intended; the instruments leap out of the speakers.

Over recent years, Earache has reissued much of its catalogue on FDR vinyl for the first time. Whether it's the meaty riffs in MORBID ANGEL's 'Altars of Madness' or the all-encompassing stoner sludge of SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain', the difference in quality and depth of these FDR reissues is obvious to even the average music fan. The next titles due for an FDR repress are SLEEP's 'Holy Mountain' (available now), NAPALM DEATH - 'Scum' (March 17th), CARCASS - 'Heartwork' (March 17th) and BOLT THROWER - 'Realm of Chaos' (March 31st). Other titles in the range are now sold out.

Here is a list of every Earache album which has been specially repressed on "Full Dynamic Range" vinyl: